TECHNOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
The seventeenth propeller / shafting symposium is being planned by Panel M-16 (Propulsion Shaft Systems) of the Society’s Technical and Research Program. This symposium will address the overall propulsion transmission system of gearing, shafting, couplings, bearings, seals, and propellers. The symposium is planned for September 15-16, 2026, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510 under the auspices of the Hampton Roads Section of the Society.
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DRAFT AGENDA:
September 15
7:30-8:30 - Breakfast
8:00-9:00 - Registration
9:00-12:00 - Morning Session
12:00-13:00 - Lunch
13:00-17:00 - Afternoon Session
September 16
8:00-9:00 - Breakfast
9:00-12:00 - Morning Session
12:00-13:00 - Lunch
13:00-16:00 - Afternoon Session
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PAPERS TO BE PRESENTED:
- Fast‑Acting Torque Limitation for Optimized Marine Shafting in Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Systems
- Advanced Surface Treatments for Propulsion Shaft Sleeve Wear Resistance
- Shaft Generator Vibration Measurements for an 88,000cbm LPG Carrier vessel
- Monitoring Effects of Bearing Wear Using Strain Gauge and Jack Load Methods
- Engineering Challenges of On-Shaft PTI/PTO Integration in Retrofit Hybrid Propulsion Shafting Systems
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Included in the registration cost is the following:
- Electronic versions of technical papers
- Tuesday Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee / Snack Breaks, Off-Site Dinner
- Wednesday Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee / Snack Breaks
NOTE: Everything at Hotel except off-site dinner (walking distance nearby) on Tuesday evening.
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HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
Start Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
End Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- Norfolk Waterside Marriott for 110.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Monday, August 24, 2026
Book your room for SNAME Propeller and Shafting Symposium
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